Embrace 2022 with the Versaclimber
Is it just us or has this last year flown by? With everyone emerging bleary eyed from lockdown to hopes of a more sustainable future, people have been balancing their fitness with cautious yet excited visits to sports centres, new home-built gyms and exercising in the great outdoors. Whereas it hasn’t compared to the uncertainty… View Article
The versatility of the Versaclimber: Sports that are benefited by the Versaclimber
The Versaclimber is a hugely popular way to get fit, favoured universally for providing a full-body yet low-impact calorie-burning workout. However, it also has a number of more specific uses for those who participate and compete in specific sports. Everyone from world renowned climbers, knockout boxers, NBA and global tennis stars have used the Versaclimber… View Article
An interview with personal and perinatal fitness trainer: Lily Gredley – how the Versaclimber can improve perinatal fitness
While the Versaclimber is an all-time favourite with fitness stars Andy Murray and LeBron James, it has also been loved by pre and post-natal women. Pregnant women and new mums of all fitness levels have enjoyed benefitting from the Versaclimber’s effective full-body workout during all three trimesters and postnatal recovery. In each stage it has… View Article
Exploring the benefits of a full-body workout
The Versaclimber provides a full-body, low impact workout and is the ideal companion for those looking for a quick, but effective training session – but what exactly is a full-body workout? Here, we delve into what that actually means and how you can get yours. What is a full body workout? Any trainer putting together… View Article
Inspired to climb by Tokyo 2020? Here’s how to get started
We were thrilled to learn that, for the first time, climbing is included in the 2020 Olympics, this year, in Tokyo. It goes without saying that we love climbing and have championed many people from the sport over the years. Climbers all over the world, including those attempting Mount Everest, use the Versaclimber as part… View Article
Versaclimber workouts to make you feel good
There is something about being on the Versaclimber that makes people feel good. Fans of the machine talk about the circulatory boost they get, the buzz of blitzing calories, and the fact that it’s easy on their joints. As if that wasn’t enough, we’ve put together five great ways to have fun and feel even… View Article
Meet David Fairlamb and his Versa Hub
The quiet coastal town of North Shields, near Newcastle, might not be the first place that springs to mind when you think of high-energy workouts – but it’s actually home to a custom-built Versa Hub. Comprising eight Versaclimbers, used for group and one-to-one classes, the Hub was masterminded by personal trainer David Fairlamb, who’s optimised… View Article
Versaclimber vs the world of workout equipment
When it comes to workout equipment, not many meet the standard of the Versaclimber. From being one of the best calorie-burning cardio machines to offering sports-rehabilitation benefits to those with injuries, the Versaclimber is an all-around winner. Whether you’re a casual exerciser or fitness fanatic, the Versaclimber is built to help you stay in shape… View Article
Get yoga fit on the Versaclimber
Keeping fit in the last year has not just been about getting your body ship-shape or beating your personal bests, it’s also about helping to support mental health. As a result, activities like yoga have seen a surge in interest, not just for its muscle strength, flexibility and cardio benefits, but also for the way… View Article
Staying motivated when working out at home
There are some fantastic ways to stay fit whilst the gyms remain closed, and even when they do reopen, for you to continue to incorporate in home workouts. But how do you stay motivated working out at home if you’re used to the buzz of the gym? Here personal trainer Max Green answers some questions… View Article
Why the Versaclimber is the ultimate home workout
The Versaclimber is the ultimate workout and one of the most popular pieces of gym equipment for those in the know. With limited (if any) access to gyms driving many to create their own home workouts, we have seen a huge surge of requests for home users. Here are seven benefits of using the Versaclimber… View Article
The Versaclimber is for everyone in 2021
2020 might not have been the year we all hoped for, but we’ve all made it to the end. In what has been an incredibly tough year for gyms and fitness chains, the team here at Versaclimber is incredibly grateful for the huge support we’ve had in 2020, especially as more and more of you… View Article
Climbing the height of Mount Everest 70 times… at 70!
There is a lot of attention on the elderly community at the moment, assumptions that they are all vulnerable and should stay at home as much as possible, and this can really have a negative impact on their sense of self-worth and esteem. The truth is that older people can be just as fit, if… View Article
Versaclimber unveiled in Poland with Versaclimber Polska
Versaclimber is going from strength to strength and, not content with its ever expanding popularity in Western Europe and the US, has set its sights on Poland. Poland is benefitting from a growing economy and fitness boom, having one of the fastest-growing fitness markets in all of Europe and it was a natural choice for… View Article
Easing back into fitness this summer
The Covid-19 pandemic has altered everyone’s routine! Whether you were a fitness fanatic before the gyms closed or not, you have more than likely felt a shift in your physical and mental health since ‘lockdown’ began. As the NHS revealed that almost one million people downloaded its ‘Couch to 5k’ app between March and June,… View Article
HIIT versus LISS: Which is best for you?
No matter what fitness goals you have set for yourself, cardio should play a role in your overall workout regime. Whether you’re training for a competition, want to get healthier or just looking to shed a few pounds or tone up, cardio always provides a good base to work from. If you’re new to the… View Article
The necessity of fitness prehab and rehab
While it is nearly impossible to go injury free in your training lifetime, there are plenty of ways to decrease the risk of damage to your body. Prehab is a great way to do this as it targets the weaker parts of the body that are more likely to be injured during exercise. As the… View Article
Stay mentally healthy with meal prep and nutrition
We have been in lockdown for well over a month now, and while we may have entered it with optimism for our diet, there is every chance it might have started to slide recently. Takeaways have become a comfort for many, while baking is a popular way to pass the time. No matter how challenging… View Article
Staying mentally and physically fit when working out at home
When the gym is closed, it can really throw your usual workout routine out of sync. Without your usual cardio or strength training regime, your mental wellbeing can often drop too, as well as the standard of your actual physical health. To keep them both high in times where the gym isn’t available, you can… View Article